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Town Board continues public hearing on short-term rental local law to July 10 after mixed public comments
Summary
The Town of Goshen board continued a public hearing on proposed local law (Introductory Local Law 3 of 2025) to July 10; speakers raised enforcement and owner-occupied exceptions, and board members signaled differing views on whether to ban short-term rentals outright or craft a regulated permit process.
The Town of Goshen Town Board on June 12 continued the public hearing on proposed local law (Introductory Local Law 3 of 2025) that would prohibit short-term rentals in the town, setting a continuation date of July 10.
Why it matters: The proposed law would affect listings on platforms such as Airbnb and was described to the board as an outright ban in the version before the board. Residents and board members raised enforcement challenges, potential carve-outs for owner-occupied properties and farms, and the need for clear definitions and enforcement mechanisms.
Public commenters and board discussion: Neil Howard, a resident, told…
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